Learning Indicators as Tools for Continuous Improvement in the Educational Environment

In today's fast-paced world characterized by rapid knowledge evolution and increasing information valuation, the education sector faces unprecedented challenges. These challenges require a continuous commitment to the evaluation and enhancement of pedagogical practices, adapting them to emerging needs and challenges. In this context, learning indicators emerge as fundamental instruments, offering detailed insights into the efficiency of active learning methods and strategies, and student progress in the development of essential competencies. This article is dedicated to exploring the implementation of two key indicators in the educational environment, aiming at optimizing the quality of teaching and learning in engineering course disciplines. The first indicator analyzed focuses on identifying students' prior knowledge and assimilating new concepts, fundamental for meaningful learning. The second indicator seeks to evaluate the consolidation of engrams, that is, the formation and reinforcement of memories related to learned concepts, allowing the identification of gaps in the teaching-learning process. It is argued that the adoption of these indicators, among others, is necessary for effective educational management, allowing not only the monitoring and evaluation of pedagogical practices but also the planning of precise and well-founded interventions to establish an inclusive, efficient, and motivating learning environment.